Alberta UCP
Financial struggles lead to staffing cuts at Edmonton addictions recovery centre
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
Residents at Our House Addictions Recovery Centre are concerned staffing cuts will have an impact on the programs they’re receiving. Continue reading
Rural municipalities sound alarm over Alberta’s review of police funding
Several rural municipalities are worried about the Alberta government’s review of how policing is funded. But the province says its goal is more policing service, and consultation continues. Continue reading
First Alberta UCP budget to be tabled Oct. 24
Alberta’s first budget under the new UCP government will be tabled on Oct. 24, Premier Jason Kenney announced on Monday. Continue reading
Alberta government to reconvene early for fall session
The Alberta government hopes to reconvene the legislature two weeks earlier than planned for the fall session. Continue reading
In conversation with Kaycee Madu: Provincial budget and impact on Edmonton
Edmonton’s only UCP MLA speaks with Global News about a variety of issues, including the impact on Edmonton related to the provincial budget. Continue reading
Alberta to announce ‘immediate changes’ to reduce driver test wait times
Since the driver test system went from private to government-run, Albertans have reported having to wait more than six weeks to book a driving exam. Continue reading
Amnesty International ‘deeply concerned’ about Alberta’s fight back strategy against oil foes
In a letter, Amnesty explains it’s worried those initiatives undermine and violate a range of Alberta’s human rights obligations. Continue reading
Parkland Institute calls for Alberta sales tax
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
In what is being sold as the “alternative” to the government-commissioned MacKinnon Report, Parkland Institute is giving its own outlook on Alberta’s finances. Continue reading
United Conservative government to review energy regulator, replaces board members
Energy Minister Sonya Savage says the review will look at overall changes to the Alberta Energy Regulatory’s mandate, operations and governance. Continue reading
Alberta can delay wage arbitration talks with unions, Appeal Court says
The Alberta Court of Appeal has sided with the provincial government in its bid to delay wage arbitration for tens of thousands of public sector employees. Continue reading